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Blue Grama Grass Seed is a warm-season grass that needs heat to grow. It does best when planted after spring night temperatures warm to 60 degrees. By David Salman You...

By David Salman, Chief Horticulturist Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix combines warm-season native grass species to recreate the Great Plains praire. Shown in fall. Sowing A Meadow With Our...

By David Salman, Chief Horticulturist Planting A Waterwise Lawn From Seed and Plugs Many homeowners are in the process of making the decision to convert their lawn to more waterwise,...

Fall in love with your lawn - and save water too. Follow these steps to replace your lawn with drought-tolerant and resilient grass plugs or grass seeds from High Country...

by High Country Gardens We recommend leveling and tilling the planting area, as the soil should be loose and clump-free before planting. Fall is a great time of year to...

Wildflowers are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. Seeds are a miracle of nature, holding the spark of life inside themselves that can stay viable for many...

By David Salman You can mimic Mother Nature by sowing seeds in winter. We recommend sowing just prior to a snowstorm. Traditionally, we think of the balmy days of spring...